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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
I really don't get a lot of requests for slotheads. I have used Shaller & Gotoh steel string slot head tuners. Both are OK but I am wondering what are some other [high quality] options. What do you like, dislike and why? Have you found any with buttery smooth (Gotoh-510-like) action and minimal to no backlask? |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
1) Waverly...both 3 on a plate and individuals 2) Grovers...individuals only I've made 4 slotheads so far and the Waverlies are definitely my favorites. |
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| Author: | jhowell [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
If the price of the Waverly's isn't too off-putting, then go for it. They are gorgeous and work very well. I overloaded my 000-15S Martin with a set. I've also used a couple of sets of Grover Sta-tite's and I am quite happy with them and the price is right. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
I love the 3 on plate Waverlys. I have used them on all of the slotteds I have built |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
For slot heads, I use mainly either the waverly 3 on a plate or the gotoh 3 on a plate tuners that LMII sells. They are about equal for feel and acurracy I think but not in price however most people like the waves best. I wish Waverly would come up with a plain steel vintage style 3 on a plate tuner that really looks the vintage part instead of the fancy squiggles they have. Stewmac had some at Miami beach (not waves) that they say will be available in a month or two but I am doubtfull about the quality as they were priced pretty low but I'm still waiting to check them out. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
Waverly of course, but also I like the current Grover. Another one I like, though I'm not sure if they are avaialble in the US is the Rubner, small family firm in Germany. Attachment: Rubner Slot head SS.jpg Colin |
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| Author: | TonyFrancis [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
One thing that's concerned me is structural failure with the individual tuners. Seems like the three on a plate design would strengthen a potentially weak area of the peghead whereas the multiple stress risers from the screw and shaft holes of the individuals would weaken it. Is that a valid concern? Terry |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
I prefer the Waverly's. Not the 3 on a plate style. They are both great, but my eyes gravitate toward the individual tuners. maybe its the non classical look? |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
I like the Gotoh SEP700 individuals: Attachment: jtlp 007.jpg Attachment: jtlp 006.jpg If I had the money there would be Robsons and Rodgers. Now if only Hammerstein made tuners there would be some Rodgers & Hammerstein tuners - very musical ones indeed 
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
Tim! How nice of you to drop by! |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
Tim; I use the Waverlys allot & love them ! BUT-I just got a set of Gilberts for a slotted steel head and they are so smooth and beautiful!!!!!!! Abalone dots over the gear screws!! Ebony handles!! Very well made!!!!! The price was great!!(less than $200) ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") but as with everything that can change tomorrow!!! Check them out!!!!! Did you & Mary have a good time in Montreal this year?? Take care mike |
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| Author: | Eurospruce [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
Thanks for posting the pic of Rubner tuners that I took in my workshop and pubished on my website, here you can download the catalog + price list, too: http://best-eurospruce.com/8.html German Rubner tuners are excellent and can be made available to the US via ordering i.e. through me, I am offering a 10% discount on the list prices for a limited time. Regards, Martin Colin S wrote: Waverly of course, but also I like the current Grover. Another one I like, though I'm not sure if they are avaialble in the US is the Rubner, small family firm in Germany.
Attachment: Rubner Slot head SS.jpg Colin |
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| Author: | Joe Sustaire [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
TonyFrancis wrote: John, Do you mean like these? Where can you get those waverly tuners? I haven't found them and I like! Thanks, Joe |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slothead steel string tuners, what is your pref? |
Well, I like the waverly tuners, they look nice, and their price seems to suggest quality. My Harp project needs slot tuners. Ya think this would be the best choice? Why are Waverly tuners so expensive? Mike |
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